News Staff A WOMAN IS DEAD AFTER AN EARLY MORNING APARTMENT FIRE IN BRISTOL. IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 3AM AT AN APARTMENT OFF HIGHWAY 126 IN BRISTOL, TENNESSEE. POLICE IDENTIFIED THE VICTIM AS KIMBERLY FRYE. THERE WERE NO OTHR REPORTED INJURIES. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Heads up in Washington County, Tennessee the Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam going around the Tri-Cities.Officials have received multiple reports of someone calling people claiming to be a Washington County deputy and threatening to arrest the person they called to get the victim’s social security number or money.The sheriff’s office reminds citizens … Read more
Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap that is about memory resources has a new space being dedicated to first responders and named “Chandler Hall” in memory of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler, who was killed in the line of duty in November.“First responders make sacrifices daily, and health care workers in the pandemic … Read more
The AAA Tow and Go service is available through the holidays to keep you and others safe.In an effort to reduce drunk driving and accidents that can stem from it, AAA is offering rides for those who over-indulge during the holidays.Starting on Christmas Eve, today at 6 p.m. and continuing through Monday, Jan. 3 at … Read more
Unfortunately, one person is dead following an early morning fire at an apartment on Friday in Bristol Tennessee, according to the Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD).A release from the BTPD states thatunits from both the BTPD and the Bristol Tennessee Fire Department were called to a fire at an apartment located at 691 Highway 126 … Read more
THE MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING A BIG STONE GAP POLICE OFFICER HAS A NEW DEFENSE ATTORNEY. ON WEDNESDAY, A JUDGE GRANTED NEW COUNSEL FOR MICHAEL DONIVAN WHITE AFTER HIS PREVIOUS ATTORNEY GREG BAKER WITHDREW FROM THE CASE. MARK HAUGH WILL NOW REPRESENT WHITE WHO FACES A SLEW OF CHARGES, INCLUDING FELONY MURDER, FOR THE NOVEMBER … Read more
THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH…REPORTING ANOTHER 252 NEW COVID-19 CASES ON WEDNESDAY FOR NORTHEAST TENNESSEE WITH FIVE MORE DEATHS. THAT BRINGS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COVID-19 CASES JUST OVER 100-THOUSAND IN THE SEVEN COUNTY REGION SINCE THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC.
ACCORDING TO REPORTS, ETSU HAS ITS NEXT FOOTBALL COACH. WSPA CONFIRMING FURMAN OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR GEORGE QUARLES WILL TAKE OVER THE BUCCANEERS PROGRAM FOLLOWING RANDY SANDERS’ RETIREMENT. QUARLES IS A JEFFERSON COUNTY NATIVE WHO SPENT 22 YEARS AT MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WINNING 11 STATE TITLES. HE’S BEEN AT FURMAN FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
For late Christmas shoppers, the Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber recommends that you head to your downtown and shop at some of the locally owned business.You can find items that the big box stores can’t offer and really give a gift that’s right for that special someone.”You are too late for Amazon,” according to Chamber Executive Director … Read more
In solving Virginia’s opioid crisis, $11.3 million has been secured to help fund prevention, treatment and recovery.A newly established authority is working to make sure those dollars go to helping ease the opioid epidemic’s widespread impact, especially in hard-hit Southwest Virginia. Attornmey General Mark Herring says it has been one of his top priorities in … Read more